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Managing shared expenses is one of the causes of conflict among co-parents. Failing to plan for child-related expenses earlier can be risky. An effective budget can substantially contribute to smooth co-parenting. So, how can you and your co-parent create a budget?...
Surrogacy brings the promise of parenthood to excited parents in Irvine, California, but the financial side involves more than just paying a surrogate. The IRS treats different surrogacy payments in very different ways and many people discover this too late....
If you’re like a growing number of Americans, you and your spouse put a prenuptial agreement in place before you married. California residents often get them because they can override community property requirements for property division agreements in divorce. Your...
Prenuptial agreements are marital contracts that establish expectations for engaged couples and protect them from the potential devastation of litigated divorces. Couples typically work with lawyers while negotiating the terms of a prenuptial agreement and reviewing...
Egg donation helps many families in California grow, but it also raises questions about future contact. Intended parents often want privacy and stability. Donors may wonder if they can stay connected. The answer usually depends on California law and the written...
Couples in the early stages of divorce often play the blame game. Neither wants to admit that they are responsible for the decline of the marital relationship. Others might attempt to file for divorce and hope that the courts acknowledge that their spouse is the...
Gamete harvesting for embryo creation and surrogacy are among the most common options for medically-assisted reproduction or Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Couples hoping to expand their families may require the assistance of specialized medical professionals...
Second marriages often have more financial complexity than first marriages. By the time couples remarry, they may each own homes, retirement accounts, investment portfolios and possibly business interests. Additionally, many couples also have children from previous...
Reaching the surrogacy agreement stage is a milestone worth acknowledging. It means you have made a profound decision about how you intend to build your family. However, the contract in front of you deserves more than a quick review. The right agreement protects your...
Sperm donors often play a critical role in medically-assisted reproduction. The gametes that they donate allow for the creation of embryos or facilitate fertilization procedures. Sperm donors may find that their gametes are in high demand due to recessive traits, such...